Industry May 26, 2026
Oliver Ackermann on Death By Audio's Radical Pedals
Frontman/guitarist of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers, pedal designer, noise enthusiast, renaissance man... Ackermann explains why all bets are off in his search for new sounds and tones
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MusicRadar
Oliver Ackermann, frontman/guitarist of A Place To Bury Strangers and founder of Death By Audio, discusses his philosophy behind designing guitar effects pedals. Ackermann is driven by a relentless search for new sounds and tones, embracing a 'break-stuff' approach to pedal design. He shared an anecdote where Lou Reed's endorsement of a pedal highlighted its unique appeal, suggesting its desirability was tied to its unconventional nature. Originally reported by MusicRadar.